Is the 'Noise Canceling' on these earbuds the same as ANC?
No, and it is worth knowing before you buy, since the product name alone could give the wrong impression. HAOYUYAN describes ENC, environmental noise cancelling, which filters background sound on outgoing calls so the person you are talking to hears you more clearly. Active noise cancellation, the technology that cancels ambient sound for the listener during music, is a different feature and not the one HAOYUYAN describes. For blocking outside noise while you listen, these earbuds rely on the physical seal from the ear tips and hooks. If you need true noise cancelling for a noisy commute or a flight, choose an ANC pair instead.
How long does the battery really last, and how does charging work?
HAOYUYAN quotes up to 15 hours per charge from the earbuds and 80 hours in total with the case, which it says holds 8 full recharges. It also says the per-charge figure is 15 hours longer than its first-generation model. The case charges over USB Type-C, which the brand describes as fast charging, and a dual LED display on the case shows the current charge level whether it is open or closed, so you can check the remaining power at a glance instead of guessing.
Are they actually safe to wear at the gym or in the rain?
Yes. They carry an IPX7 rating, which HAOYUYAN aims at sweat and water splashes, the moisture a hard session, a humid run or a rain shower throws at them. Combined with elastic ear hooks and three included ear tip sizes for a secure seal, they are built for the gym, workout and running use HAOYUYAN designs them around. IPX7 is protection against sweat and splashes rather than a swimming endorsement, so keep them out of the pool, and let them dry before they go back in the case.
Will they work with my phone or laptop?
HAOYUYAN says the BX17 works with most Bluetooth devices, which covers the phones, tablets and laptops most people use. You pair once through your device's Bluetooth settings. After that, the Hall switch in the case powers the earbuds on and reconnects them to the last paired device as soon as you open the lid. If you move between devices, reconnect from the new device's Bluetooth menu, since the automatic reconnect goes to whichever device was used last.
Will they stay in during running and workouts?
That is what the design is built around. Elastic, soft ear hooks loop over the top of the ear and carry the earbud's weight, so the ear tip only has to seal rather than grip. Three sizes of tips come in the box, and it is worth trying all of them: a tip that is too small feels comfortable at first but lets the earbud work loose and thins out the bass. Set the hook first, then seat the tip with a gentle press, and they should stay put through running, jumping and lifting.
How do the controls and case work in daily use?
One-touch controls on the earbuds handle music, calls and volume, so you do not need to reach for your phone mid-workout. The charging case uses a Hall switch: opening the lid powers the earbuds on and reconnects them to whichever device they paired with last. The case recharges over USB Type-C, and its dual LED display shows the charge level whether it is open or closed.
